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February 16, 2026

WV Senate’s Budget Bill Increases Tax Cut, Changes How to Pay for $230M School Voucher Program

West Virginia Watch, Huntington Herald-Dispatch – The Senate Finance Committee rolled out their changes Monday to the governor’s proposed budget, making notable changes like a 10% tax cut instead of 5%, and a new plan for paying for the expensive education voucher program. 

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It’s much earlier than usual for the committee to reveal its proposed budget and send it to the Senate floor for a vote, which is likely to happen later this week.

“I didn’t think we’d get here to be honest with you,” said Sen. Ben Queen, R-Harrison, vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee. 

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